Bag Check for the Red Line

While Tri-Met figures out what to do with bicyclists and their vices, perhaps they can expand their focus tests on another brewing issue related to overcrowding: Airport travelers and their baggage.

abrawley$2 loss on the MAX...over $300 on an airline.

While rare, there does seem to be a slowly-increasing number of MAX riders taking a full selection of baggage to PDX. While admirable, they are a bit out of sync with commuters in a time when personal space is quickly shrinking, especially during rush hour.

My solution: place overhead luggage racks above seated areas on each car. They do not have to cover the entire length of the train...just one rack that holds up to four standard 27" upright bags above each section of seats. In that location, they won't take up standing space, and Airport riders (read: occasional tourists visiting our city full of nice people) wouldn't have to feel the scowl of commuters as they take up standing room.